Politics Country February 07, 2025

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Reaffirms Commitment to President

On Friday, a government spokesman stated that Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed his commitment to the president during discussions, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnership in addressing pressing issues.


German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Reaffirms Commitment to President

The European Union's High Representative, Borrell, and the German Foreign Minister, Baerbock, discussed during a phone call the current situation in Afghanistan and recent developments there, particularly in Kabul. Borrell confirmed that Baerbock reiterated Germany's readiness to host more Afghan refugees in light of recent developments.

The spokesperson stated that Borrell expressed his disappointment over the inability of the European Union to reach an agreement on receiving refugees from Afghanistan, adding that Borrell stressed the importance of coordinating European positions to face shared challenges.

In a related context, the spokesperson pointed out that Borrell received an invitation to attend an urgent meeting for EU foreign ministers to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.